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Shop more than 70 of our VIP hotel programs yourself, anytime. Most include complimentary amenities and status the average traveler never sees: daily breakfast, room upgrades, resort credits, and recognition as a valued guest. We service every booking and prepare the hotel for your arrival.

What’s different is who’s on your side.

For over four years, my home was the Four Seasons Hong Kong, so I know how a great hotel should run. My bar is high. But the real difference is relationships. I have friends inside these hotels all over the world, and we advocate for you in a way that AI, an app, or a credit card company never could.

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Hotel Booking Questions

Do I pay more booking through you?
No. Our commission is paid by the hotel, not by you. There are no fees from us, ever. You may sometimes find a lower room rate through your hotel’s loyalty program directly (a Marriott Bonvoy member rate, for example), but our VIP amenity package (breakfast, upgrades, credits, early check-in, late check-out) is typically worth hundreds per stay and isn’t available with loyalty rates.
What amenities do I actually get?
They vary by property, but the most typical are daily breakfast for two, a room upgrade on arrival when available, early check-in and late check-out, and a property credit ($100 is typical). Some properties go further with guaranteed or double upgrades or spa treatments, and there are sometimes exclusive promotions, like an upgrade confirmed at time of booking. We can also arrange things behind the scenes.
What hotels and brands can you book?
We can book almost any brand that works with travel advisors. We have more than 70 preferred-partner programs, including Virtuoso, Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Hyatt Privé, Marriott STARS, Hilton for Luxury, Fairmont HERA, Peninsula, Mandarin Oriental, Belmond, Rosewood, and more, and a hotel doesn’t have to be in one of those programs for us to book and service your stay.
Do I need a membership or minimum spend?
No. You do not need a credit card membership, a luxury concierge subscription, or a minimum spend to use our booking tool. We service every booking, for anyone.
Already booked directly? Can I still get the amenities?
Often yes. Forward us your confirmation and we can usually add the same VIP amenities at no change to your rate. Sometimes we add them to your existing reservation, sometimes we rebook it, and if it doesn’t make sense for your booking, we’ll tell you.
How do I get started?
Use the 24/7 booking tool above to book yourself, or contact us if you would like a property recommendation or want us to handle a more complex booking.
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About the Editor

Three decades in La Jolla. Thousands of hotel stays booked for clients.

I’m Katie Dillon, a La Jolla resident, a mom, and a Four Seasons Preferred Partner travel advisor through Cadence Travel.

For over four years, I lived at the Four Seasons Hong Kong, one of the best hotels in the world, so I know what a great stay should feel like, and I review every hotel through that lens.

I understand that planning a trip, whether it’s a local outing or a multi-day family itinerary, can quickly become overwhelming. That’s where we come in.

Our deepest roots are in San Diego, where we publish local guides, hotel reviews, and theme park ticket advice. Many readers first find us planning a San Diego trip, then come back when they need help booking luxury hotels elsewhere, with exclusive VIP benefits at no extra cost.

Thanks to close relationships with concierge teams and insight from our well-traveled community, we offer a level of access and clarity that others can’t. More about me →

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